When I started running again , I figured that I would need a pretty good stretch. As fate would…read morehave it, the Beach Yoga Centre just next door was/ is offering a 30 day unlimited special. From Day 1 I was hooked. Not only are the classes challenging and fun, but the instructors, starting from David G at the top, are professional, extremely helpful and understanding, they are truly and genuinely good people who clearly love what they are doing. The Beach Yoga Centre is totally worth the effort and your mind and body will thank you!

I have been going to BYC for many years. The quality of instruction is fantastic. All of the…read moreinstructors are very experienced and knowledgeable. The mysore program run by David G will take your practice to the next level. After every class I feel renewed and recharged. It's a small studio with small class sizes so the the classes are tailored to the students. If you are looking for a genuine and supportive studio to practice yoga this is the place. A real gem.

Very zen, bright, and clean yoga studio with a great sense of community :). Went to their advanced…read moreclass and it is the best one so far in Toronto! Focus on form, stretches and asanas that prepare you for an advanced headstand. I definitely sweated and the next day felt that good burn. They have aerial classes and a range of holistic therapy options (massage, chiropractor, etc). Doing the introductory 2 week pass for 30$ now. We'll see how it goes, hopefully I'd have found a yoga home. Drop in classes are 25$

Just love the new location of Octopus Garden! It might not been as convenient as close to the…read moresubway station as before... but it is really worth your while to trek down here! Octopus Garden is radiating with positive vibe. When we checking in the front staffs were super nice and friendly. This is the first time we visited the studio wanting to use our passport to prana but we were advised that the first class is FREE!! and we are more than welcome to come back to use our passport again for another complimentary class! Sweet The Restorative Class was at the maximum capacity on this Sunday afternoon. Mat to Mat and don't even think about personal space...but since it is a restorative class and most of the poses are passive so it was ok. Tons of props: blankets, cushions, straps, blocks, eye pillows... and ACUBALLS!! This is the only yoga studio I experienced the Acuball (http://www.acuball.com/)..and it feels so good and relaxing especially on this cold winter day! I was snoring as usual...Zzzzz Zzzzz.. it was that relaxing! The change room though small, with 2 washrooms with no showers.. but is bright and tastefully decorated. Since there are not lockers, students are encouraged to bring their valuable into class. Teaming with Urban Herbivore providing Vegan and healthy food choices for yogi, Octopus Garden really become more than a yoga studio but becomes a complete lifestyle experience!

Yoga Grove is an excellent yoga studio. Class sizes are small, allowing for more one-on-one…read moreinteraction between the student and teacher. The teachers are knowledgeable, professional, and really take the time needed to make sure the students have the best yoga experience possible. Thanks to the classes, and guidance from the teachers at Yoga Grove, I have developed a life-long passion for yoga. I highly recommend this studio to anyone into yoga or for those wanting to learn yoga.

I first went to Yoga Grove when it was run out of Leslie's home a few years back from a Groupon I'd…read morebought. Since then I have been 4 or 5 times, and most recently the last 2 in her new studio which is lovely, and have always been absolutely in love with it. I have only ever gone for restorative yoga and only ever with Leslie so I can't comment on different class styles or teachers, but the hour and a half of those classes are not only my most relaxed version of myself EVER but also just the nicest experience. I brought my mother (usually very high strung, not a yoga fan) and she LOVED it too. Please book a session, especially restorative, it's amazing !

After my previous yoga studio closed down, I assumed it'd be highly unlikely I'd put another studio…read moreon such a pedestal however, ALIVE has risen that bar. I am in love with this place. It's ridiculously clean. Stef and Seb (the owners) epitomize what you want to encounter when you walk in. There's fresh, delicious tea patiently awaiting your arrival and there's a class for just about anyone. This studio accommodates all types of levels from beginners, to intermediate and even those who just want a quality restorative class. To mix things up, there's pilates classes and one of my favs, yoga gym -- it's like yoga but on crack (anticipate exhaustion, sweatiness and the inability to move the next day). All the instructors are top notch -- assisting you in poses when you want or leaving you be when you'd prefer to just do your own thing. I highly recommend this studio to anyone in the area -- or outside (there's free parking available for the commuters); I promise you won't be disappointed. :)

The aerial yoga instructor was great and I loved the routine, but at the start of the class I…read morenoticed a strong sweaty smell on my silk.

One of the first places I sought out when I moved to Toronto was a yoga studio, particularly of the…read moreIyengar style. It also helped that this studio was recommended to me by people in Calgary who had been here and had taken classes from the owner/teacher (Marlene M). If people know of your studio provinces away, than it must be pretty good. This studio is very clean and just the right amount of space to not be overwhelming. When I arrived, the front desk person was very friendly and helpful answering my questions and helping me get set up with a pass. Some studios feel intimidating when you enter them, not this one. I felt welcomed and comfortable. I attended a number of classes with a few different teachers who all seemed to be well trained and had a great rapport with students. I felt a sense of community and was pleased when I would see teachers chatting with students after class and answering questions. Also, the prices for drop-ins and such seem to be on par with other studios around. After some time, I noticed this studio had programs for different ailments, such as the Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis and Cardiac Program. I don't know much about them as I didn't inquire, but I think it's great classes like this are being offered. I have since moved away from Toronto, but visit frequently, so when I'm in town I like to stop by here for a refreshing class in my favourite style of yoga.

In my opinion the best quality of yoga instruction anywhere in Toronto…read more The studio has been in operation for more than 30 years, and it hums along like a well oiled machine. The senior teacher is Marlene Mawhinney who was recently described by Sweat Equity magazine as "a national treasure". And deservedly so. The studio teaches Iyengar style yoga, a classical style which focuses upon rigorous alignment and great attention to detail. Iyengar teachers are among the best trained yoga teachers, and the Iyenger style is widely respected by its various peer groups yoga styles. BKS Iyengar himself is still alive at age 93, and continues to practice yoga every day at his home studio/retreat in Pune, India. The studio (and Iyengar yoga in general) doesn't indulge in much of the artsie new age elements of yoga. There will be no incense or drum circles here. Just great quality yoga instruction. They also have various programs for those with specific needs, (back problems, heart problems, etc), and they take a very principled approach towards their responsibility towards those who have physical limitations or ailments. I've been attending classes here off and on for 15 years, although not as frequently as i would like recently, as I live further away. Highly Recommended.

3.5 star Kind of a…read moreBrand New Yoga Tree location.... This used to be Yoga Plus and now Yoga Tree took over and transformed it into one of its own..... Location, Location, Location! Right next to Eglinton Subway Station..... and close to all the nice restaurants... and all this coffee shops around (Bulldog, Aroma, Starbucks and Second Cup). ommmmm... now back to yoga! I can see a lot of potential for Yoga Tree Midtown to be one of the best yoga studios in the area. - 3 spacious practice rooms that able to offers different yoga style and heated/non heated classes at the same time - Love the 2 studios with windows letting natural light in and the different colour scheme for each studio! - The grand opening schedule offers a diversity of classes: Yin, Jivamukti, Vinyasa, Core, Power, Restorative... you take your pick! - Tea Lounge with Complimentary herbal tea from Herbal Infusions and lemon infused water - All the little things that you need: showers, shampoo/body wash, hair dryers and plenty of props to deepen your practice! Unfortunately, since Yoga Tree Midtown is located inside an office building.. there are restrictions in what they can do to the facilities. - Washrooms are not located inside the studio. Luckily, they are just located right across from the main entrance.... so make sure you go washrooms before you take off your winter boots!! shh.. ask for the secret code! - 2 showers only.... so there might be a wait if you need to take a shower. Hopefully they are smart enough to schedule the classes accordingly to minimize the wait! I will be back again for classes... and I can't wait when they have everything resolved and this may become one of my favourite studios?

This location is closing and they are not offering refunds for prepaid passes that are now unusable…read morefor some ie me. Their other locations are not convenient and online yoga is not feasible. While I feel for them and that closing is not easy but neither is the inconvenience to their clients and the lost money. Beware when prepaying for their services as there is no flexibility offered.

Here for a revisit using my Passport to Prana 2010…read more Yes the restorative class is still as good as I remembered!! This is really the only classes I ever took in any of the studios that use essential oils and give us a armotherapeutic experience! I know some people are sensitive to smell! However, for the rest, this is the best restorative yoga that one can get! Wish I can do this every night!

Feeling very urban and brave for having slept at my boyfriend's condo in Toronto's West End, I…read morechose this morning to venture further out of my comfort level and actually tried a different yoga studio. Now, there is a marked difference between the people living in midtown Toronto (myself not included since I am a Winnipeg girl at heart) and those living in the West End; that is, the denizens of midtown make lots of money, prance around in designer clothing and flashy sports-cars and probably live outside their means, whereas West-enders have recently begun to earn money, walk around looking like paupers, and probably live beneath their means. Now what does this have to do with yoga? Well being from the midtown, I was afraid the West End Yogis would smell the stink of St. Clair on me and resent my presence. But Yoga Space is a relaxing environment, with friendly staff and a very yogi clientele. Everyone is welcoming, or at least leaves you alone. For the most part, the instructors are good, but the classes are often taught by students since it is a yoga school as well. The best part about Yoga Space though are the calming efforts the teachers make to relax you into your final pose -- Savasana -. Each end to the class is different, anything from bean-bags on your eyes to a foot rub to a eucalyptus scented blanket is used to let you close your practise in complete comfort. Yogi or not, one thing is certain, no Good Life gym under the Sun would offer you that kind of treatment at the end of a workout.

An excellent studio. I've been a member since 2022 and love the instructors. Kim McBean is…read moreespecially excellent at pilates, yoga and reformer. The new location is clean, has good heating and air conditioning. Yes, it is among the more expensive studios, but classes are small and you get much more attention than in the larger studios in the area. If you want a studio where instructors will ask your name and remember it (even if you're just dropping in), this is the place for you.

Beautiful space and great teachers but their prices are OUTRAGEOUS. They now charge SIXTY DOLLARS…read morePER CLASS! Monthly rates become worth it if you go a few times a week but I know that's not realistic for everyone. It's also a lot of you consider that many of us also have a monthly gym membership. Sad that I could never get friends or family to join me for a $60 drop in :/ I wish this company well, I just wish it was more accessible to people who don't have the privilege of disposable income.